Get Compliant from Anywhere, Easy and Fast!

Get Compliant from Anywhere, Easy and Fast!

Get Compliant from Anywhere, Easy and Fast!

Advanced Payment Notification (APN) Number

Simplify Your International Payments. Stay Compliant with SARS.
For only R2690 once-off.

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If your business makes advance foreign payments over R50,000 for imported goods, an APN Number is a legal requirement enforced by SARS. Without it, payments may be delayed, rejected, or flagged for compliance issuesโ€”potentially disrupting your imports and damaging supplier relationships. An APN Number speeds up the payment process, ensures full regulatory compliance, and helps prevent fraud or unauthorized transactions. Itโ€™s a small but critical step that keeps your international trade running smoothly and securely.

What is an APN Number?

Without an APN Number, payments can be delayed or blocked. Getting set up ensures compliance and keeps your imports moving. Key Benefits below:

An advanced payment notification number is an important part of import compliance in South Africa

Need to Make International Payments Over R50,000?

Get your Advanced Payment Notification (APN) Number set up - fast, secure, and fully compliant with SARS.

Advanced Payment Notification
(APN) Number

R2690 Once-Off

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Import + Export License Combo

R 2990

Once Off

  • Import and Export Number
  • Main Requirements: (1) ID Number / Passport; (2) Company Registration Documents (3) Business Bank Account; (4) South African Address; (5) Registered Representative updated at SARS (we can assist)
  • Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  • Free Optional Services Included: BEE Affidavit, Tender Assistance and Start-up Training.

Import + Export Shelf Company

R 14990

Once Off

  • 2025 Company Registration Documents
  • Instant Import and Export License
  • SARS Registered Representative Update
  • Main Requirements: (1) ID Number / Passport; (2) Company Registration Documents (3) Business Bank Account; (4) South African Address
  • Timeframe: 2-Weeks
  • Free Optional Services Included: BEE Affidavit, Tender Assistance and Start-up Training.

Important Note

Stock is limited and there may be delays due to processes at SARS. Speak to a Business Advisors should your require urgent Shelf Company option or older registration number. Read more about ITAC Permits, SADC Certificate or EUR1 Certificates which goes perfectly with your Import/Export License. For more FAQโ€™s on Advanced Payment Notification (APN) Number, simply scroll down and select the question relevant to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A notice of the intention to apply to an authorised dealer in foreign exchange and currency to make an advance foreign exchange payment, more than R50 000, in respect of goods to be imported into the Republic of South Africa.

The importer concerned, or the entity who will be financing the payment.

The purpose of Advance Payment Notices is to enable SARS, Authorised Dealers, SARS and legitimate traders to work together to combat Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), Customs under/overvaluation and Customs Fraud.

Yes, you must be registered with SARS as an eFiling user and as an importer.

SARS has developed an Advance Payment Notice system to process advance payment notices submitted through eFiling.

You will receive a unique SARS-generated APN reference number in relation to that intended payment.

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